Thomas E & Marcia W Philips Family
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the fields of health and research. It demonstrates a commitment to funding health-related initiatives, including disease research, as well as cultural and educational institutions such as museums and universities. The foundation's grantmaking reflects a dedication to enhancing health outcomes and supporting educational endeavors, serving a diverse range of recipients across multiple sectors. Its funding activities are primarily concentrated in health charities and research institutions, indicating a strong alignment with improving community health and education.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits working in disease research, health charities, cultural institutions, or education—especially organizations with a Florida presence or demonstrated local partnership—seeking modest grants in the $100–$10,000 range and open to relationship-driven outreach.
Good Fit
- • Work in disease research, health care, museums, or education consistent with prior grants.
- • Existing presence or program activity in Florida or an ability to demonstrate local impact there.
- • Comfort with relatively small, one-time or operating grants rather than multi-year large awards.
- • Connections or introductions into the trustees’ local networks or trustees themselves.
Geography
Recent grants were distributed across six states, but about half of the dollars went to the foundation's home state, indicating a regional focus with some out-of-state support.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a relatively large and changing set of independent recipients (12 distinct grantees in the latest year, with a high share of new recipients), showing a broad recipient mix despite dollar concentration among a few grants.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees (75% new in the latest year), but the stated process is invitation/preselection-only and there is no public application path, so new entrants appear possible primarily via proactive identification or introductions rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
